Thomas Dale Knights (Chester, VA) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Matoaca Warriors (Chesterfield, VA), 7-3 in a non-league challenge.

The Knights now own a 3-0 record. They take the field next when they travel to James River Midlothian for a non-league challenge on Thursday, May 2.

With the loss, Matoaca falls to 2-4 on the campaign. The Warriors host Prince George (Prince George, VA) to battle the Royals in a non-league challenge on Thursday, April 18. The Royals enter the challenge with a record of 2-2. Prince George won 16-4 in their recent non-league challenge against Clover Hill (Midlothian, VA)